Louisville to New York (SDF–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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660 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 48 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IAD Dulles 3h 57m ACCMUA AFAMAV Dulles (IAD) to New York flights
DTW Detroit 4h 11m AFDLKE AMB6DL Detroit (DTW) to New York flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 14m AAEI AAAVDL Philadelphia (PHL) to New York flights
DCA Washington 4h 14m AAAS AAAFAM Washington (DCA) to New York flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 36m AA AAAFAT Charlotte (CLT) to New York flights
BOS Boston 4h 38m AADLSK AAAFAM Boston (BOS) to New York flights
SAV Savannah 4h 38m G4 AFB6DL Savannah (SAV) to New York flights
BNA Nashville 4h 39m WN AAB6DL Nashville (BNA) to New York flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 42m AFAMDL AFAMB6 Atlanta (ATL) to New York flights
ORD Chicago 4h 54m AAACAS AAASAT Chicago (ORD) to New York flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Louisville to New York
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3 Airlines 660 mi 1h 57m nonstop

SDF–JFK had nonstop service from American Airlines, Nationwide Airlines and Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 660 miles in 1h 57m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SDF–JFK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 76% Oneworld
CE Nationwide Airlines 0 76%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 76% SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: CE (0 flights/wk, 0%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,548
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SDF → JFK
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
87%
Return
JFK → SDF
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SDF delays → JFK delays →

Other ways to reach New York from Louisville

Nearby airports with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Metric SDF→JFK CVG→JFK LUK→JFK
Distance from SDF 84 mi 96 mi
Nonstop airlines 18 4
Weekly flights 149 1
Flight time 1h 57m 1h 21m 1h 32m
Departure OTP 76%
Airports within 200 miles of SDF with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
New York is 0 hours the same as Louisville.
SDF: EDT · JFK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 6:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
660 mi / 1,062 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 57m gate to gate.
Getting from JFK

AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.

New York Climate

Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.

Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.

SDF–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to New York route.
Route details
Distance660 mi / 1,062 km
Flight time1h 57m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
Destination: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDF to JFK flights.
Nonstop flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport take about 1h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 660 miles.
3 airlines operated the nonstop from SDF to JFK: American Airlines, Nationwide Airlines and Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 57m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from JFK to SDF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CVG, LUK and IND. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SDF to JFK

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) had nonstop service from American Airlines, Nationwide Airlines and Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SDF to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDF to JFK is about 1 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 660 miles (1,062 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Philadelphia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Cincinnati (LUK) and Indianapolis (IND).